Something to Sing About …

ONE FOR ALL YOU VALENTINES: WHERE WE BEGIN

There are five words in a standard marriage proposal (the question + the answer), and what better way to mark this season of love than with a tune that describes that moment and the subsequent wedding? Thomas and I wrote “Where We Begin“ for our friends’ wedding; it’s a lilting mid-tempo featuring the brilliant guitar picking of Justin Gild. (Can you picture it in a film or on a TV show? Then we must talk!) Enjoy this mp3, with Thomas singing, and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Demo Version of “Where We Begin”
sung by Thomas Fisher

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Music & lyrics by Carla Rose Fisher & Thomas J. Fisher | View Lyrics
Produced and Recorded by Adam Harley at Gnome Music Studio
Musical Direction by Justin Gild
Mixed by Mark Buono at Massive Sound Studios
Mastered by Randy Merrill at Masterdisk

EMI RECORDING ARTIST AMY SKY TO RELEASE ‘GO ON’ IN 2012 ALIVE AND AWAKE ALBUM

Demo Version of “Go On” (read the lyrics)
written by Carla Rose Fisher
sung by Brooke Campbell

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Amy Sky, a superstar singer-songwriter from Canada, will be releasing a new album, Alive and Awake, in the coming months, along with a companion book by the same name. A mental health advocate, Amy selected my song “Go On” as part of the release, for its healing message, and I’m thrilled because her powerhouse voice and heartfelt interpretation are stunning! She took the song to a new place in so many ways, and I’m grateful for our collaboration!

Upon hearing the demo of the song, Amy immediately connected with the lyrics, which deal with the theme of loss, granting the listener permission to grieve. Take a listen to the demo version, sung beautifully by Brooke Campbell, below.

FEATURED TRACK: GO ON (complete song credits)
Produced & Recorded by Mat Leland and Craig Wilson at Haven Studios
Additional Production and Recording by Mark Buono at Massive Sound Studios
Mixed by Mark Buono at Massive Sound Studios
Mastered by Randy Merrill at Masterdisk

Demo Version of “Go On” (read the lyrics)
written by Carla Rose Fisher
sung by Brooke Campbell

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NEW MUSIC, THANKS TO A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER
Fresh off the presses at Disc Makers, my demo of film & TV songs has arrived! My successful crowdfunding campaign on RocketHub enabled me to get the CDs printed, and I also had business cards printed with my new logo (below), designed by Lauren R. Popek of identifiDesign.

I raised $2,540, and am so grateful to everyone who donated, spread the word and helped me along the way!

TRACK 1: PRETTIED UP (complete song credits)
Written with my husband, Thomas Fisher, “Prettied Up” is sung by Stephanie Harrison, produced by Adam Harley at Gnome Music Studio, mixed by Mark Buono at Massive Sound Studios and features Thomas’ original horn parts!

Demo Version of “Prettied Up” (read the lyrics)
written by Carla Rose Fisher & Thomas Fisher
sung by Stephanie Harrison

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To hear more of the tunes from the demo, visit my ReverbNation page to hear more of my tunes!

ISBY IS BOUND FOR BROADWAY …
The new musical IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU, which had its world premiere this fall at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, is heading to Broadway in fall 2012 under the direction of David Hyde Pierce. The show is written by composer/creator Barbara Anselmi and lyricist/librettist Brian Hargrove, with a handful of additional lyricists on the show. Barbara and I wrote a song called “Perfect” for the show.

The sold-out production at George Street was also under Pierce’s direction, and the stellar cast starred Tyne Daly and Richard Kline as the parents of the bride, and Harriet Harris and Howard McGillin as the groom’s parents.

Powerhouse singer-actor Lisa Howard also starred and sang our tune so wonderfully with Jessica Hershberg. The show was produced in association with Scott Landis, Michael Hanel and Daryl Roth.

The next production will be in March 2012 at the Village Theatre in Issaquah, just 17 miles from downtown Seattle. Nav over to the image at left for more info and tickets.

VIDEO: ORIGINAL VERSION OF “PERFECT”
Barbara and I came up through the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop together, and “Perfect” was originally written during our second year. Though the show has gone through many iterations — and consequently, so has the song — I’m thrilled that it’s remained!

The original version of the song has been done in concerts and cabarets in NYC and regionally. If you’re an actor who is interested in purchasing the sheet music, contact me.

To hear “Perfect” in its original form (as a solo sung by Mamie Parris), watch the video below: